4-Hour Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Guided Tour
See Columbia River Gorge waterfalls with stops at Multnomah Falls and Crown Point Vista House
Duration
4 Hours
Includes
Bottled water, permits
Highlights
- Drive the Historic Columbia River Highway with sweeping gorge viewpoints
- Stop at Crown Point Vista House and explore the observatory and museum
- Walk optional, well-maintained trails with up to 1/2 mile round-trip at a time
- Visit Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls
- Explore Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge and the accessible viewing platform
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Fully narrated tour
- Entrance permits to Multnomah Falls
Things to know
Gratuity is not included; a 20% tip is suggested. Children age 7 and under must have an appropriate child seat. This tour is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Cancellation Policy
Notify 24 hours or more prior to your tour start time for a full refund. Less than 24 hours there is no refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
Yes! Complimentary bottled water will be available throughout the tour.
Oregon's weather can be unpredictable. Bring a rain jacket, wear layers, and choose comfortable closed-toed shoes; umbrellas are available.
More about the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches for over 80 miles along the border of Oregon and Washington, carving a dramatic river canyon through the Cascade Range. This protected landscape is one of the most spectacular waterfall corridors in North America, home to towering basalt cliffs, mist-soaked forests, and more than 90 cascading falls within a short drive of Portland. On this guided tour, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area becomes your playground for the day, with a knowledgeable local driver navigating the winding Historic Columbia River Highway so you can simply lean back and take in the views.
The journey through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area unfolds at a relaxed pace, with stops at iconic waterfalls including Multnomah Falls, the tallest in Oregon at 620 feet, along with Latourell, Bridal Veil, Wahkeena, and Horsetail Falls. You will feel the cool spray on your face at the base of these cascades, hear the steady roar of water plunging over moss-covered cliffs, and breathe in the fresh scent of Douglas fir and damp ferns. The Vista House at Crown Point delivers a sweeping panorama over the river below, where wind-rippled water reflects sky and stone. Between waterfall stops, the drive itself becomes part of the experience, with hairpin curves and stone-arched bridges built nearly a century ago to showcase the gorge's beauty.
This tour is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, families, and travelers who want to experience the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area without renting a car or planning the logistics themselves. Couples on a Pacific Northwest getaway, visitors with limited time in Portland, and anyone who appreciates dramatic scenery will find the day deeply rewarding. If you have ever dreamed of standing beneath a thundering waterfall surrounded by old-growth forest, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area delivers that moment again and again.
